Even now I can't describe why I love skating so much.

My dad worked several jobs to pay for my expense in skating.

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose.

It was never about winning medals or being famous.

I think it's a lot harder for the pros to have a long career in ice dance and in pairs. It seems the singles have a little bit of a longer career.

People are really sick of seeing the winner not win and what the public thinks should happen.

But after a few minutes of convincing myself that I really wanted to go - telling myself that I love skating and that my coach is there waiting for me - I would get up and go. And my mother would always get up and eat breakfast with me!